2018 Professional Education Course CalendarReconstruction,Sports Medicine, and Trauma/Extremities

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Meeting date Location

April 26-28 Huntington Beach, CA

Surgical Approaches for Internal Fixation (SAIF◊)Course objectives: At the conclusion of this course, surgeons should be able to: Demonstrate safe zones, anatomy, and approaches for the most common upper and lower extremity fractures; evaluate a pre and post-op plan and risk factors for complications. (PGY 4-5)

Meeting date LocationFebruary 23-24 Memphis, TNMay 18-19 Memphis, TNAugust 24-25 Memphis, TN

Advanced Surgical Approaches for Internal Fixation (SAIF◊)Course objectives: At the conclusion of this course, attendees should be able to: Evaluate indications and treatment options for IM Nails and Plating in the upper and lower extremity; put together a treatment plan incorporating a pre-op and post-op plan; identify risk factors for complications to structures and soft-tissue; and apply proper technique for reducing common fractures of the upper and lower extremities. (PGY 5 scheduled for Trauma Fellowship or Trauma Fellows)

Meeting date LocationNovember 16-17 Memphis, TN

Essentials of TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊Course objectives: After attending this course the surgeon should be able to understand the principles of stable circular frames and how to apply them using the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ External Fixator and www.spatialframe.com. The surgeon should have an understanding of indications where TSF is a beneficial treatment option for limb reconstruction; recognize complications and risks for soft-tissue and surrounding structures; and map out a pre and post-op plan for TSF cases.

Meeting date LocationJanuary 19-20 Tempe, AZNovember 2-3 Atlanta, GA

Advanced TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ Course objectives: After attending this course, the TSF orthopaedic surgeon should be able to understand and apply deformity analysis, corticotomy considerations, and post-operative management in their daily practice whether it be Pediatric, Foot & Ankle or Trauma; recognize complications and risks for soft-tissue and surrounding structures; and map out a pre and post-op plan for more advanced TSF cases. Surgeons will be introduced to advanced techniques of external fixation application and indications where TSF can be used. Emphasis is on both primary and revision operations.

Meeting date LocationJune 22-23 Memphis, TN

TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ Forum Course objectives: After attending this forum, the surgeons should be able to: Demonstrate additional knowledge and expertise gained from subject matter experts on Limb Reconstruction and Deformity Analysis. Be able to lecture and teach a lab station on assigned topic(s) at a TSF course.

Meeting date Location

April 6 Dallas, TXSeptember 28 Dallas, TX

Comprehensive Trauma Solutions (CTS)Course objectives: At the end of this symposium, surgeons should be able to: Understand indications and treatment options for trauma cases in the community setting; take tips and pearls back to their practice for use in community trauma procedures; and map a plan for initial treatment and post-op plan for community trauma cases. (Level II, III, Community Surgeon taking trauma call – especially those who did not participate in Trauma Fellowship)

Meeting date LocationSeptember 21-22 Boston, MA

ILIZAROV* Thin WireCourse objectives: This program is designed to provide an in-depth look at techniques in Limb Preservation and Reconstruction using the ILIZAROV static frame. Both didactic and hands on workshops will focus on topics like: Patient Selection and Pre-Op Planning, Frame Mechanics and Wire Positioning, Charcot Reconstruction, Arthrodesis Techniques, Soft-Tissue Management, and Complications and Trouble Shooting.

Meeting date LocationApril 12-13 RegionalJune 7-8 RegionalOctober 4-5 Regional

Advances in Lesser Toe Surgery (ALTS)Course objectives: At the end of the course, participants should be able to:- Identify and discuss Anatomy, Biomechanics and Indications for repair

of the Lesser Toe- Define MTP Joint Instability and Repair Techniques- Evaluate Hammer Toe Challenges and Solutions- Utilize treatment options for Metatarsal Shortening and Fractures- Conduct treatment options in a cadaveric setting

Meeting date LocationJanuary 27 Memphis, TNAugust 4 Memphis, TN

Foundations in Foot & Ankle ArthroscopyCourse objectives: At the end of the course, participants should be able to:- Identify proper pre-op setup and indications for foot and ankle arthroscopy- Evaluate proper decision-making in Synovectomy and OCD procedures- Utilize ankle fusion treatment options with Arthroscopy and Posterior Plating

plus Syndesmosis Repair- Evaluate solutions for soft tissue repair of Achilles Tendon and Ankle

Instability- Utilize treatment option in a cadaveric setting Meeting date LocationJanuary 26 Memphis, TNAugust 3 Memphis, TN

Trauma/Extremities Events

Masters Fracture FORUM◊Course objectives: At the end of this forum, surgeons should be able to: Understand indications and multiple treatment options for advanced polytrauma cases in the Level I setting; take tips and pearls back to their practice for use in complicated polytrauma procedures; and map a plan for initial treatment and post-op plan for polytrauma cases. *Invitation only*(Level I Traumatologists)

Recon Fellows CourseCourse objectives: At the conclusion of the course, current North American fellows will be able to better address primary and revision hips with an emphasis on enabling technologies.

Meeting date LocationJanuary 12-13 Memphis, TN

Enabling Technologies in Outpatient JointsCourse objectives: Participants will learn the basic concepts of completing outpatient total joints including pain management techniques, reimbursement strategies, robotic assisted surgery, patient matched cutting blocks and surgical approaches to the hip.

Meeting date LocationFebruary 1 Salt Lake City, UT

Journey II XR Instructional CourseCourse objectives: Surgeon participants will learn about the history and current design rationale of bi-cruciate retaining knees, including indications and surgical technique, through didactic presentations and hands on skills training in cadaveric labs. XR will be shown with standard instrumentation and with the enabling technologies NAVIO™ and VISIONAIRE™.

Meeting date LocationFebruary 2 Salt Lake City, UTApril 21 Scottsdale, AZJune 8 Memphis, TNOctober 13 Miami, FL

South Regional MeetingCourse objectives: At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to better address contemporary topics in hip and knee reconstruction including revision and enabling technologies.

Meeting date LocationMarch 23 Austin, TX

North American Hip and Knee SymposiumCourse objectives: At the conclusion of this course, surgeons will have a better understanding of current topics and trends in orthopedics, including primary and revision hip and knee procedures and be able to implement various procedures into their practice due to attendance in optional breakout sessions and cadaver labs.

Meeting date LocationApril 19-20 Scottsdale, AZ

NE Regional MeetingCourse objectives: At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to better address contemporary topics in hip and knee reconstruction including revision and enabling technologies.

Meeting date LocationMay 11 Annapolis, MD

Revision Hip and Knee Masters CourseCourse objectives: At the conclusion of this course, surgeons will have more confidence around accurately addressing the perioperative needs of complex hip and knee revision arthroplasty.

Meeting date LocationSeptember 7-8 Las Vegas, NV

MW Regional Meeting Course objectives: At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to better address contemporary topics in hip and knee reconstruction including revision and enabling technologies.

Meeting date LocationSeptember 21 Cincinnati, OH

West Regional Meeting Course objectives: At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to better address contemporary topics in hip and knee reconstruction including revision and enabling technologies.

Meeting date LocationSeptember 28 San Francisco, CA

Modern Solutions in Joint ReplacementCourse objectives: At the conclusion of this course, surgeons will have a better understanding of current topics and trends in orthopedics, including primary and revision hip and knee procedures and they will be able to implement various procedures into their practice due to attendance in optional breakout sessions and cadaver labs.

Meeting date LocationOctober 11-12 Miami, FL

Joint Reconstruction Events

Sports Medicine Events

Vail Hip Symposium XII Course objectives: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will develop clinical acumen to address the following types of pathology or treatment options: Femoral Acetabular Impingement, Acetabubolaplasty, Labral Refixation, Capsular Management / Instability, Labral Reconstruction, Labral Augmentation, and Capsular Reconstruction. Emphasis is on adult and pediatric patient populations for both primary and revision operations.

Meeting date LocationJanuary 11-13 Vail, CO

Innovative Techniques In ShoulderCourse objectives: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will develop clinical acumen to address the following types of injuries: Bicep, Labral Instability, MDI, Subscapularis, Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff Arthropathy, and Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss. Emphasis is on both primary and revision operations.

Meeting date LocationFebruary 2-3 Austin, TX

Advanced Techniques in Hip Labral Reconstruction Course objectives: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will develop clinical acumen to address patients in need of labral reconstruction or labral augmentation within the hip joint. Emphasis is on adult populations for both primary and revision operations.

Meeting date LocationApril 20-21 Denver, CO

Fall Fellows CourseCourse objectives: This event is designed for incoming sports medicine fellows to gain access to tips and pearls from a broad spectrum of experienced surgeons for knee, shoulder and hip procedures.

Meeting date LocationAugust 19-21 Memphis, TN

New Orleans International Shoulder CourseCourse objectives: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will develop clinical acumen to address the following types of injuries: Bicep, Labral Instability, MDI, Subscapularis, Rotator Cuff, Rotator Cuff Arthropathy, and Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss. Emphasis is on both primary and revision operations.

Meeting date LocationSeptember 27-28 New Orleans, LA

Meeting date LocationJune 14-16 Vail, CO

Vail International Complex Knee Course Course objectives: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will develop anatomic-based reconstructions on complex knee procedures. The following are addressed: Multi-Ligament reconstructions, complex meniscal issues and osteotomies, Posterolateral Knee injuries, Patellofemoral issues, and Revision ACL. This course includes didactic and cadaver labs as part of the learning.

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